RN - NIAS (PICC) - Jeff Hwy - NIGHTS Full time

Ochsner Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the NIAS (PICC) unit on Jeff Highway, working the night shift in a full-time capacity. In this role, you will provide direct patient care using the nursing process while serving as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team. You will assess patient learning needs, implement appropriate teaching strategies, delegate and manage nursing team resources, and use data to evaluate and promote positive change in patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice
• Assess patient and family learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for diverse patient populations
• Effectively delegate, direct, and assist licensed and ancillary team members
• Communicate and manage nursing team resources (human and fiscal) as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain involvement in activities aimed toward achievement of unit and departmental strategic goals and objectives
• Demonstrate cultural, ethnic, and religious sensitivity in all patient interactions
• Remain knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to the assigned area
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards
• Report any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors, patient/employee safety concerns, or privacy violations
• Perform other related duties as required

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Certification in clinical specialty area

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position requires heavy work, including exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Duties routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue. The incumbent works directly with patients and specimens that could contain communicable diseases, with occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. There is potential occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated waste.